Mesotherapy treatments consist of injecting microscopic amounts of vitamins and homeopathic, natural and pharmaceutical substances directly into the skin. It can be used for a variety of purposes, many of them cosmetic. Whatever your reason for seeking treatment, this guide will help you to prepare for mesotherapy.

The content in this page is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Please contact your doctor before using the information presented here.

• Mesotherapy, used in France since the 1950s and now growing in popularity in the U.S. and other countries, is used to stimulate weight loss, treat cellulite and stretch marks, acne, smooth wrinkles and a variety of other cosmetic and even more medical conditions. To be prepared for mesotherapy, it is helpful to select a good provider, understand treatment details, know what to do with any medications you might be taking and be prepared for side effects and the recovery process.

• Because Mesotherapy is a relatively new procedure in many places, you want to make sure you find a provider who is experienced and an accredited mesotherapist. Know that mesotherapy treatments can be as much as $500 each, and multiple treatments will most likely be needed.

1. Mesotherapy treatments are fairly simple procedures.

2. Before your first treatment, you will need to complete an allergy test.

3. Before the injections are given, your medical provider may give you a topical anesthetic or numbing cream.

4. The medicine is injected into your mesoderm (the inner layer of your skin) with short, thin needles. The injections are administered at the site or sites you want to affect.

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• Your doctor will provide specifics, but it is generally a good idea to avoid the following:

1. Medications such as aspirin and non-steroidal anti-inflammatories that can prolong bleeding and increase your risk of bruising.
2. St. John's Wort.
3. High doses of Vitamin E.

• Mesotherapy side effects are relatively mild.

1. Bruising is the most common side effect.
2. Slight swelling is possible.
3. Burning at the injection sites as the compound begins to work on the cells beneath.
4. Minor soreness.
5. Mild skin discoloration which usually resolves itself in time.
6. Scattered areas of numbness have also been reported.

• One of the reasons Mesotherapy is so popular is because of its easy recovery. There is no general anethesia, no compression garments and no real downtime needed. There are, however, still some things you can do to ease recovery.

1. Massage the injected areas with Vitamin K.
2. Wear loose clothing and avoid strenuous activity until any bruising has faded.

• Mesotherapy is not something that is done in a single treatment, though results can usually be seen after just one. As long as you make sure you are prepared everytime, you will achieve your appearance goal in no time!

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• Introduction
• Step 1: Find a Provider
• Step 2: Know What a Treatment Involves
• Step 3: Know Things to Avoid
• Step 4: Know the Side Effects
• Step 5: Know How to Recover
• Conclusion